A 64GB iPad 2 WiFi+3G on the Verizon network is being delivered next week.

I have a couple of questions about the 3G portion. I tried to get answers through the Apple Discussion boards, but mistake, I always seem to get smartass remarks. So here goes:

I'm currently using a laptop with built-in Verizon mobile broadband. I don't use it much except when I travel to certain parts of the U.S., and then I buy a Verizon prepaid mobile broadband refill card (1GB for $50) and use that.

Can I do this same thing with the iPad 2, or is there something special I have to do? Also, how easy is this to do? I know on my laptop it's extremely simple and I never have to go to or call Verizon.

I think there's a misunderstanding here: I KNOW there's no SIM with Verizon and that it's CDMA. I also know that prepaid is possible.

What I'm less sure about is whether I can simply pick up a mobile broadband refill card and use that, the way I've been doing with my laptop, which has built-in mobile broadband. And unless the world is falling apart, I would prefer NOT to call Verizon, too many bad experiences dealing with them on the phone. I asked here because I thought someone has to have used the Verizon iPad and might know.